References to WSC

Question 1

Chapter I Of the Holy Scripture

Answer 1

2 Timothy 3:16-17 16All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), 2 Ti 3:16–17.

Question 2

Chapter II Of God, and of the Holy Trinity

Answer 2

Mark 1:10-11 10And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove. 11Then a voice came from heaven, “You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Mk 1:10–11.

Question 3

Chapter III Of God’s Eternal Decree

Answer 3

Isaiah 45:7 – “I form light and create darkness, I make well being and create calamity, I am the Lord who does all these things” (cf. 46:9-11)

Proverbs 16:4 – “The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.”

Question 4

Chapter IV Of Creation

Answer 4

Hebrews 1:2 2has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds;

Question 5

Chapter V Of Providence

Answer 5

Ephesians 1:11 – “In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will….”

Question 6

Chapter VI Of the Fall of Man, of Sin, and the Punishment thereof

Answer 6

Romans 6:23 – “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Question 7

Chapter VII Of God’s Covenant with Man

Answer 7

Genesis 17:7 – “I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you
throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring
after you.”

Question 8

Chapter VIII Of Christ the Mediator

Answer 8

I Tim. 2:5– “There is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus”

Mediator – Someone who brings together two parties who are separated (I Tim. 2:5).

Redeem – To free by payment by payment of a ransom (Mark 10:45; I Tim. 2:6).

Question 9

Chapter IX Of Free Will

Answer 9

John 3:19-20 – “this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their deeds were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.”

Question 10

Chapter X Of Effectual Calling

Answer 10

II Tim. 1:9 – “God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace.”

Mt. 22:14 – “many are called, but few are chosen.”

Question 11

Chapter XI Of Justification

Answer 11

Romans 5;1-2 - 5 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Question 12

Chapter XII Of Adoption

Answer 12

Romans 8:14-16 - 14For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. 15For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” 16The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,

The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Ro 8:14–16.

Question 13

Chapter XIII Of Sanctification

Answer 13

I Cor. 6:11 – “you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord
Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.”

Gal. 5:17 – “For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.”

Question 14

Chapter XIV Of Saving Faith

Answer 14

Ephesians 2:8 – “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing;
it is the gift of God…”

Romans 10:17 – “faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”

Question 15

Chapter XV Of Repentance unto Life

Answer 15

Luke 13:3 – “unless you repent, you all will likewise perish.”

repent and believe in the gospel” (Mark 1:15).

Question 16

Chapter XVI Of Good Works

Answer 16

John 15:4-5 – “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you an do nothing.”
Philippians 2:12b-13 – “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.”

Question 17

Chapter XVII Of the Perseverance Of the Saints

Answer 17

John 10:28-29 – “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.”

Phil. 1:6 - “he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”

Question 18

Chapter XVIII Of Assurance Of Grace and Salvation

Answer 18

John 5:24 – “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.”

John 6:37 – “All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.”

Question 19

Chapter XIX Of the Law Of God

Answer 19

ROM 3:31 “Do we then make void the law through faith? Certainly not! On the contrary, we establish the law.”

Question 20

Chapter XX Of Christian Liberty, and Liberty Of Conscience

Answer 20

Galatians 5:1 – “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.”

1 Cor 10:25:26 - 25Eat whatever is sold in the meat market, asking no questions for conscience’ sake; 26for “the earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness.”

Question 21

Chapter XXI Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath Day

Answer 21

esus was raised on the first day (Mt. 28:1-6), he appeared to his disciples on the first day (John 20:19, 26), and appeared to John for the final revelation on the first day (Rev. 1:9). The early church met for worship on the first day (I Cor. 16:1-2; Acts 20:7).

Question 22

Chapter XXII Of Lawful Oaths and Vows

Answer 22

Jesus himself did not refuse to answer when the high priest put him under oath (Mt. 26:63-64)

Question 23

Chapter XXIII Of the Civil Magistrate

Answer 23

I Peter 2:13-14 – “Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good.”

Question 24

Chapter XXIV Of Marriage and Divorce

Answer 24

Malachi 2:14b-15a -    
    Yet she is your companion
    And your wife by covenant.
    But did He not make them one,
    Having a remnant of the Spirit?
    And why one?
    He seeks godly offspring.

Question 25

Chapter XXV Of the Church

Answer 25

Ephesians 1:22-23 - “And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all

Question 26

Chapter XXVI Of the Communion Of Saints

Answer 26

Gal. 6:10 – “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.”

Question 27

Chapter XXVII Of the Sacraments

Answer 27

Matt. 28:19; I Cor. 11:23 - Jesus directed us to baptize and to celebrate his Supper.

Question 28

Chapter XXVIII Of Baptism

Answer 28

Colossians 2:11-12: “In him [Christ] you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, having been buried with him in baptism….”

Question 29

Chapter XXIX Of the Lord’s Supper

Answer 29

1 Cor 11:24-26
24and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” 25In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”
26For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.

Question 30

Chapter XXX Of Church Censures

Answer 30

Acts 20:17, 28 – “Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him. Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.”

Question 31

Chapter XXXI Of Synods and Councils

Answer 31

The example of Acts 15:1-6, 22; 16:4-5 where the council of Jerusalem was called to settle a dispute
amongst the churches. This assembly did not merely give counsel or advice, but rendered an authoritative decision.

Question 32

Chapter XXXII Of the State Of Men after Death, and Of the Resurrection Of the Dead

Answer 32

I Cor. 15:42-44 – “So is it with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable. It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body.”

Question 33

Chapter XXXIII Of the Last Judgment

Answer 33

II Corinthians 5:10 – “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.” (cf. Matthew 12:36-37; Ecclesiastes 12:14; Romans 2:16; 14:10,12).